In honor of the Great Victory!

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      In honor of the Great Victory!
      The Academy of Sailing and the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg are opening applications for the All-Russian regatta in virtual sailing, dedicated to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Athletes from all over Russia will find out on May 9 and 10 which of them is the best virtual skipper in Virtual Regatta, an online sailing racing simulator. Anyone can register for the regatta.

May holidays this year are held in self-isolation mode. All mass celebrations dedicated to Victory Day, moved or translated into online format. But we must remember the test through which our people selflessly and proudly passed, showing heroism and fortitude. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Academy of Sailing and the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg organizes a virtual regatta "Electronic Armada 2020".

In order to participate in the tournament, you need:

– have minimal experience and understanding of online sailing racing simulators;

– register using the link: https://forms.gle/3QxyhbKNkTVS7LpZ8 (registration will last until May 8 and will close at 13.00 Moscow time);

– Download the game Virtual Regatta InShore in the AppStore / Google Play or play online at https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/inshore-game/;

– Follow the instructions of the organizers in the regatta chat in WhatsApp (the chat will be created upon completion of registration) and follow the updates on the social networks of the Academy of Sailing.

Additional information about the virtual regatta "Electronic Armada2020":

– The yacht class "Star" (STAR) will participate in the regatta;

– The race schedule will be published on social networks and on the website of the Academy of Sailing at the end of registration. The qualification series will be held on May 9, the final – on May 10. Schedule subject to change;

– Athletes who won prizes will receive valuable prizes related to the naval history of our country.

Philip Kovalev,

Press Service of the Academy of Sailing

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